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Mnelik Belete

@mnelikbelete

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Licensed attorney specializing in government contracts, compliance, and national security legal analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in government or defense legal teams focused on contract compliance, national security policy, and advisory work with opportunities for substantive impact and professional growth.

I am a licensed attorney with a Juris Doctor from George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School and focused experience in government contracts, compliance, and national security matters. I have drafted memos, agency-wide policies, and legal correspondence for DoD components, supported DARPA OGC, and conducted compliance reviews across FAR and non-FAR instruments.

I deliver practical contract lifecycle support, ethics guidance, and litigation assistance while managing case dockets and intake processes. I combine attention to procedural detail with experience in export controls, cyber, AI/autonomy, procurement law, and IP coordination to produce clear, actionable legal work for internal and external stakeholders.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Legal Analyst

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Strategic Analysis Inc.

May 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare first-draft memoranda and agency-wide compliance policies for the DoD SCO, supporting national security matters and contract lifecycle reviews. Performed FAR and non-FAR compliance reviews, assisted General Counsel with ethics training and financial disclosure filings, and drafted legal correspondence on export controls, cybersecurity, and procurement la

Legal Research Legal Drafting Contract Review Export Controls Ethics & Financial Disclosures National Security Policy Form Drafting

Law Clerk

Strategic Analysis Inc.

Feb 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Supported DARPA OGC by conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and opinion letters, and ensuring federal acquisition compliance with FAR/DFARS. Provided solicitation, award, and post-award contract support, assisted with bid protests and federal litigation tasks, and coordinated IP matters with USPTO.

Legal Research DFARS Bid Protests Litigation Support Intellectual Property Case Management

Security Officer

George Mason University

May 2018 - Mar 2023 (4 years 10 months)

Ensured campus safety and regulatory compliance, responded to incidents under high pressure, and developed incident reports and stakeholder communications used in administrative and investigatory processes.

Incident Reports Compliance Emergency Response Situational Awareness

Law Clerk

Fairfax County Circuit Court

May 2021 - Jul 2021 (2 months)

Conducted legal research and drafted bench memoranda for Judge David Oblon, summarized case law and motions to support trial preparation, and observed civil and criminal proceedings to inform judicial decision-making.

Legal Research Case Summaries Legal Drafting Trial Preparation